Introduction
1 The impact of COVID 19 is changing daily and last week, in
England at least, many sites closed whilst others continued
working. This note seeks to set out the practical steps to be taken
in light of recent developments, such as:-
1.1 is force majeure likely to apply to the current
situation?
1.2 with some sites now forced to close, what needs to be done
now?
1.3 other sites remain open and some Contractors/Sub-Contractors
believe that they are being forced to continue working – what
can be done?
1.4 steps to be taken now to try to protect your position if
claims are to be made for additional time/money in the future?
(Please bear in mind the principles underlying the interpretation
of force majeure and other Contract terms
as set out in my first note.
